In the first of a new series of interviews with key figures from government, music, the media, the military and more, Alex Salmond talks to John Harris about his life and the state of the nation.
John hears what some Scottish voters think about Scotland's first minister and his plans to take Scotland out of the UK.
In a frank and far-ranging conversation, the SNP leader fleshes out his vision of Scotland taking its lead from Scandinavia, and discusses whether what he wants is actually affordable.
And with his famous self-confidence, he insists that the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence is as good as won.
He also explains why this fierce Scottish separatist went to the recent royal wedding.
Intimate and opinionated, personal and political, John Harris's national conversations shine a penetrating light on the direction of modern Britain.
